Shree Shookdeo, the sage, said,--Raja! whilst Huri remained in the
jungle pasturing the cows, all the women of Bruj went and sat near
Nund’s wife, and sung the praises of their lord, and related the
sports in which Shree Krishnù had engaged in the forest.
“Friend! when he plays on the flute, animals and birds derive
pleasure. Dewee, seated with her husband in a chariot, is fascinated;
hearing the notes with the greatest delight. The bracelets and rings
on his hand steal away all sensation from the agitated mind and body.”
Then one of the women of Bruj said, “The clouds were so overcome, that
they ceased to thunder. Huri sings joyfully standing in one position,
and makes his eye-brow, feet and cheek keep time. The doe and deer are
fascinated with the notes. The Jumna is turned from its course; and
the cows gather together. The charmed clouds cast a shadow, and form a
canopy over Krishnù’s head. At one time Krishnù retired to arbours
with thick foliage; at another, all sat with him under a fig tree. The
cows roamed about behind him; and when they were collected, he took
them to water. In the evening Huri returned, and the cows lowed on
hearing the sound of the flute.”
Having proceeded thus far in the narrative, Shree Shookdeo Jee said to
the Raja Pureechit,--O great king! in this manner the cowherdesses
constantly celebrated the great fame of Krishnù during the whole day:
and going forth in the evening to meet Shree Krishnù Chund, the root
of joy, derived the greatest enjoyment from his society. And at the
same time the Ranee Jusodha, having wiped the dust-covered face of her
son in a most affectionate manner, was delighted to embrace him.